Côte d’Ivoire establishes committee to manage marine protected area
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In Côte d’Ivoire, officials in San Pedro installed a local management committee for the Grand-Béréby Marine Protected Area on October 15, 2026.
The committee includes local authorities, communities, economic operators, and civil society groups, creating a framework for shared responsibility in managing the area. The Office Ivoirien des Parcs et Réserves (OIPR) has managed the protected area since 2025, following a decree establishing it in July 2022.
The committee will work to balance ecosystem protection with the needs of local communities for employment, food security, and improved living conditions. The Grand-Béréby Marine Protected Area covers 272,375 hectares and aims to preserve marine biodiversity while supporting the economic and social development of nearby communities. The installation of the committee and its first meeting received technical and financial support from German cooperation through GIZ/GFA, laying the groundwork for collaborative management of the protected area for current and future generations.
